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Italy Leave Sarajevo Heavy with Gold
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (1141+ words) It is safe to say that Italy needed extra luggage for all their medals once the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 concluded, as they comfortably topped the overall medal table with 15 pieces of hardware in total, made up of eight…...
When Kata Became a Celebration of Human Spirit
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (1242+ words) A total of 36 judoka from eight countries took part in the Adapted Judo programme, with 18 pairs competing across the official categories, while one additional pair performed in the demonstration event of Kodokan Goshin Jutsu. Adding to the significance of the…...
Home Glory and International Firepower Light Up Bielsko-Bia'a
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (584+ words) After two intense days of competition, Azerbaijan finished on top of the medal standings with an impressive collection of two gold, four silver and seven bronze medals. Kazakhstan followed closely behind with two gold, three silver and ten bronze medals,…...
Azerbaijan's Expanding Judo Identity Takes Shape
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (633+ words) When the judo world thinks of Azerbaijan, images of Olympic champions, world medallists and explosive contest performances immediately come to mind. The nation has built a reputation as one of judo's true powerhouses, producing elite athletes with remarkable consistency across…...
The Finnish Engineer Helping Shape Europe's Kata Future
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (414+ words) Currently attending at the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, Mustonen is regarded as one of the pillars of Finnish kata. Calm, humble and deeply knowledgeable, he speaks about kata not as a separate discipline but as the soul of judo…...
Gahi: "Let It Be a Surprise.
22+ hour, 20+ min ago (615+ words) The opening day of the La Nucia/Benidorm European Open delivered exactly what these tournaments are famous for: surprise storylines, emotional returns, fearless young talent and moments of pure drama that reminded everyone why judo can turn in a single…...
Kata Euros 2026: The Voices Behind Day One Success
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1523+ words) The opening day of the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 delivered emotion, redemption and remarkable performances as six European titles were decided across Nage-no-Kata, Katame-no-Kata, Ju-no-Kata, Kime-no-Kata, Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and ENBU. With a record 452 participants from 28 nations, the largest…...
Azerbaijan Takes Early Lead at Cadet European Cup
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (648+ words) The opening day of the Cadet "Millennium Team" European Cup in Bielsko-Bia'a delivered high-level judo, emotional victories and intense battles on the tatami as young talents from across the world fought for medals and valuable international experience. After the opening…...
ENBU Awakens: Slovenia Leads the Revival in Sarajevo
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (174+ words) The ENBU Judo competition brought a different kind of energy to the mat today during the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, blending precision, creativity and the spirit of martial arts performance into one captivating category. For those less familiar with…...
Dimitri Nemegaire: "The 'Kata Family' is where the heart of judo truly beats
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (428+ words) In a sport built on centuries of tradition, Belgian kata official and IT manager Dimitri Nemegaire spends his days focused on the future. Nemegaire entered the discipline at just fifteen years old after earning his Dan grades early, quickly immersing…...